Talks & lectures, Politics

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Wednesday 19 June

CCA, Glasgow Free 0141 352 4900

Thursday 20 June

Various venues, Scotland Times vary / Free 01786 892000
Blackwell's, Edinburgh Free 0131 622 8222

The event is chaired by writer and political commentator Gerry Hassan.

Friday 21 June

Various venues, Scotland Times vary / Free 01786 892000
The Bield, Tibbermore Times vary / Day ticket £35; Weekend £90 0141 416 1650
Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow Free 0141 287 3050

Today, an art workshop to help inspire you to create your own illuminated missives.

Saturday 22 June

The Bield, Tibbermore Times vary / Day ticket £35; Weekend £90 0141 416 1650

Sunday 23 June

The Bield, Tibbermore Times vary / Day ticket £35; Weekend £90 0141 416 1650

Tuesday 25 June

The Wheatsheaf, London W1T Free 07760 488119

Tonight, the question is 'What sort of things are numbers?' Oxford lecturer Alexander Paseau tackles the abstract concept, determining whether numbers are subjective products of mental processes or if they in fact belong to a 'separate realm of ideal existence', as Plato believed.

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Thursday 27 June

Committee Room 3, House Of Lords at Houses Of Parliament, London SW1A Free 0844 847 1672

A discussion on Professor Ahmad's book, hosted by Lord Sheikh and with contributions from the chair, Lisa Payne, Douglas Barrie, Owen Bennett, Irfan Husain and Vijay Mehta. Call or email vijay@vmpeace.org to book a spot.

Friday 28 June

Glasgow Women's Library Free 0141 248 9969

Today, an 'Archive Show and Tell' with the suffragette collection at Glasgow Women's Library.

Saturday 29 June

Central Library, Edinburgh Free 0131 242 8100

Today's talk is 'Scottish Common Sense Philosophy and its Implications' by Richard Gunn.

Friday 5 July

Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow Free 0141 287 3050

Today it's a creative writing workshop, where all levels and abilities are encouraged to join in.

Saturday 6 July

Albert Hall, Manchester Free

Part of Manchester International Festival.

Sunday 28 July

Behind The Wall, Falkirk £6 (£5) 01324 633338

Part of Funny in Falkirk.

Friday 2 August

St John's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh Times & prices vary (free–£15) 0131 228 4249

Saturday 3 August

St John's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh Times & prices vary (free–£15) 0131 228 4249
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Sunday 4 August

St John's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh Times & prices vary (free–£15) 0131 228 4249

Monday 5 August

St John's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh Times & prices vary (free–£15) 0131 228 4249

Tuesday 6 August

St John's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh Times & prices vary (free–£15) 0131 228 4249

Wednesday 7 August

St John's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh Times & prices vary (free–£15) 0131 228 4249

Thursday 8 August

St John's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh Times & prices vary (free–£15) 0131 228 4249

Friday 9 August

St John's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh Times & prices vary (free–£15) 0131 228 4249

Saturday 10 August

St John's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh Times & prices vary (free–£15) 0131 228 4249
Cairns Lecture Theatre at Summerhall, Edinburgh Free 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Sunday 11 August

St John's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh Times & prices vary (free–£15) 0131 228 4249

Monday 12 August

St John's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh Times & prices vary (free–£15) 0131 228 4249
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Tuesday 13 August

St John's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh Times & prices vary (free–£15) 0131 228 4249

Wednesday 14 August

St John's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh Times & prices vary (free–£15) 0131 228 4249

Thursday 15 August

St John's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh Times & prices vary (free–£15) 0131 228 4249

Friday 16 August

St John's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh Times & prices vary (free–£15) 0131 228 4249

Saturday 17 August

St John's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh Times & prices vary (free–£15) 0131 228 4249

Sunday 18 August

St John's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh Times & prices vary (free–£15) 0131 228 4249

Monday 19 August

St John's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh Times & prices vary (free–£15) 0131 228 4249

Tuesday 20 August

St John's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh Times & prices vary (free–£15) 0131 228 4249

Wednesday 21 August

St John's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh Times & prices vary (free–£15) 0131 228 4249
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Thursday 22 August

St John's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh Times & prices vary (free–£15) 0131 228 4249

Friday 23 August

St John's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh Times & prices vary (free–£15) 0131 228 4249

Saturday 24 August

St John's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh Times & prices vary (free–£15) 0131 228 4249

Sunday 25 August

St John's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh Times & prices vary (free–£15) 0131 228 4249

Monday 26 August

St John's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh Times & prices vary (free–£15) 0131 228 4249

Wednesday 25 September

Gaiety Theatre, Ayr £16.50 (£15.50) 01292 288235